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- "Why don't you like to be touched?" - "Because I'm fifty shades of fucked-up, Anastasia
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
From his inside jacket pocket he produces a ring and gazes up at me, his eyes bright gray and raw, full of emotion. "Anastasia Steele, I love you. I want to love, cherish and protect you for the rest of my life. Be mine. Always. Share my life with me. Marry me".
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Why don't you like to be touched" Ana whispered, staring up into soft grey eyes. "Because I'm fifty shades of fucked-up, Anastasia
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
I still want more," I whisper. "I know," he says. "I'll try." I blink up at him, and he reliquishes my hand and pulls at my chin, releasing my trapped lip. "For you, Anastasia, I will try.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
From: Christian Grey Subject: My Life's Mission... Date: September 5, 2011 09:25 To: Anastasia Grey Is to spoil you, Mrs. Grey. And keep you safe because I love you. Christian Grey Smitten CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3))
Anastasia Steele. I love you. I want to love, cherish, and protect you for the rest of my life. Be mine. Always, Share my life with me. Marry me.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
There's something about you Anastasia, that calls to me on some deep level I don't understand. It's a siren's call. I can't resist you, and I don't want to lose you.... don't run, please - have a little faith in me and a little patience please
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
You’re my favorite,” I whisper, leaning in to kiss her flushed cheek.  “Even if I had crab hands?”  “Even if you had crab hands, Anastasia.
Hannah Grace (Icebreaker (UCMH, #1))
Memory is the happiness of being alone.
Lois Lowry (Anastasia Krupnick)
We’ve chased the dawn, Anastasia, now the dusk.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Does this mean you’re going to make love to me tonight, Christian?” Holy shit. Did I just say that? His mouth drops open slightly, but he recovers quickly. “No, Anastasia it doesn’t. Firstly, I don’t make love. I fuck… hard. Secondly, there’s a lot more paperwork to do, and thirdly, you don’t yet know what you’re in for. You could still run for the hills. Come, I want to show you my playroom.” My mouth drops open. Fuck hard! Holy shit, that sounds so… hot. But why are we looking at a playroom? I am mystified. “You want to play on your Xbox?” I ask. He laughs, loudly. “No, Anastasia, no Xbox, no Playstation. Come.”… Producing a key from his pocket, he unlocks yet another door and takes a deep breath. “You can leave anytime. The helicopter is on stand-by to take you whenever you want to go, you can stay the night and go home in the morning. It’s fine whatever you decide.” “Just open the damn door, Christian.” He opens the door and stands back to let me in. I gaze at him once more. I so want to know what’s in here. Taking a deep breath I walk in. And it feels like I’ve time-traveled back to the sixteenth century and the Spanish Inquisition. Holy fuck.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
I can’t believe you think I could ever reject you, Anastasia,” he said in shock. “You have no idea, do you? The lengths I’d go to if you’d let me. What I’d do to make you happy.
Hannah Grace (Icebreaker (UCMH, #1))
I know you've always dreamed of going to Europe," he says softly. "I want to make your dreams come true, Anastasia." "You are my dreams come true, Christian." "Back at you, Mrs. Grey," he whispers.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3))
There's a joy in my helplessness, joy in my surrender to him, and to know that he can lose himself in me the way he wants to. I can do this. He takes me to these dark places, places I didn't know existed, and together we fill them with blinding light. Oh yes...blazing, blinding light." -Anastasia Steele
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Well, Anastasia, my new motto is, 'If you can't beat'em, join'em
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
From: Christian Grey Subject: One more request Date: June 10, 2011 00:15 To: Anastasia Steele Dream of Me. x Christian Grey CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings. Inc.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Of course, I know you really well, Anastasia. You’re my favorite subject.
Hannah Grace (Icebreaker (UCMH, #1))
P.S. I also note that you included the Stalker's Anthem "Every Breath You Take" I do enjoy our sense of humor, but does Dr. Flynn know?
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
See how good we are together," he murmurs. "If you give yourself to me, it will be so much better. Trust me, Anastasia, I can take you places you don't even know exist.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
He pauses and takes a deep breath. "I love you Anastasia. I will do everything in my power to protect you. I cannot imagine my life without you.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
He sighs. "I want to give you the world, Anastasia." "I just want you, Christian. Not all the add-ons." "They're part of the deal. Part of what I am.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
My inner goddes has her sequins on and is warming up to dance the rumba.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3))
Do you want me to kiss you. Anastasia?" he whispers softly in my ear. "Yes," I breathe. "Where?" "Everywhere.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Anastasia.” He answers immediately, his voice warm and caressing. How is it that this man can make me melt over the phone? “Christian, Jack has asked me to get his lunch.” “Lazy bastard,” Christian gripes.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
I've never felt the way I felt when you left, Anastasia. I would move heaven and earth to avoid feeling like that again.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
I need you Anastasia," he whispers.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
You've brushed your teeth," He says, staring at me. "I used your toothbrush." His lips quirk up in a half smile. "Oh Anastasia Steele, what am I going to do with you?
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
From: Anastasia Steele Subject: Moaning Date: May 31 2011 19:39 EST To: Christian Grey Gotta go. Laters, baby. ..... From: Christian Grey Subject: Plagiarism Date: May 31 2011 16:41 To: Anastasia Steele You stole my line. And left me hanging. Enjoy your dinner. Christian Grey CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
Anastasia, I’m not a hearts and flowers kind of man, I don’t do romance. My tastes are very singular. You should steer clear of me.” He closes his eyes as if in defeat. “There’s something about you, though,and I’m finding it impossible to stay away. But I think you’ve figured that out already.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
So you've just slept with him, given him your virginity, a man who doesn't love you. In fact, he has odd ideas about you, wants to make you some sort of kinky sex slave.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
He kept his head down in what seemed to be a prayer. “He counts. You’ve smiled at him four hundred and forty-six times as of a few minutes ago. He announces the number every time I see him.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
You were really angry, if I remember correctly," I gasp. "Anastasia, I'm always really angry.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Are you gay, Mr. Grey?" He inhales sharply, and I cringe, mortified. Crap. Why didn't I employ some kind of filter before I read this straight out? How can I tell him I'm just reading the questions? Damn Kate and her curiosity! "No Anastasia, I'm not." He raises his eyebrows, a cool gleam in his eyes. He does not look pleased.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
You make the rest of the beautiful things in the world cry for even trying at all. You make it hard for me to breathe.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Do you have a girlfriend?" I blurt out. Holy crap--I just said that out loud? His lips quirk up in a half-smile, and he looks down at me. "No, Anastasia. I don't do the girlfriend thing," he says softly.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
Anastasia, you are the best thing to ever happen to me, and to call you the love of my life does not do justice to how much I love you. My existence doesn’t make sense without you by my side. For the rest of our lives, in the next life, in every alternate reality, I’ll be yours if you’ll have me. You are my best friend, my greatest gift, and Mila—and Bunny—are so blessed to have you as their mom.
Hannah Grace (Icebreaker (UCMH, #1))
I want you, Anastasia,” he murmurs. “I love and I hate, and I love arguing with you. It’s very new. I need to know that we’re okay. It’s the only way I know how.” “My feelings for you haven’t changed,” I whisper. His proximity is overwhelming, exhilarating. The familiar pull is there, all my synapses goading me toward him, my inner goddess at her most libidinous. Staring at the patch of hair in the V of his shirt, I bite my lip, helpless, driven by desire—I want to taste him there. He’s so close, but he doesn’t touch me. His heat is warming my skin. “I’m not going to touch you until you say yes,” he says softly. “But right now, after a really shitty morning, I want to bury myself in you and just forget everything but us.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
But we were at your parents' dining table." I stare up at him, completely bewildered. "No one's ever said no to me before. And it's so - hot.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
My favorite sound in the whole world is your giggle, Anastasia.
E.L. James
It's because I'm pregnant, Christian." He snorts, and his mouth twists into an ironic smile. "If I knew getting you knocked up was going to make you eat, I might have done it earlier.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3))
Do you trust me Ana?" Ana! "Yes,I do."I respond spontaneously, not thinking...because it's true-I do trust him. "Well,then"he looks relieved. "The rest of this stuff is just details" "important details
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
I’m heavy,” she mutters as my arms scoop under her legs and around her waist.  We leave Brady and Shithead behind us as I start the walk toward the locker rooms, where the first aid room is. “Shut up, Anastasia. You’re not even half my warm-up weight.
Hannah Grace (Icebreaker (UCMH, #1))
That isn’t a yes. Do I need to get on my knees and beg you, Anastasia? Is that what you want?” She shakes her head and laughs. “The only time I ever want to see a grown man on his knees in front of me, Nate, is when his face is between my legs. So no, I don’t want you to beg me.
Hannah Grace (Icebreaker (UCMH, #1))
I need you more, Anastasia. These last few days have been purgatory. All my instinct tell me to let you go, tell me I don't deserve you.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Does this mean you’re going to make love to me tonight, Christian?” Holy shit. Did I just say that? His mouth drops open slightly, but he recovers quickly. “No, Anastasia it doesn’t. Firstly, I don’t make love. I fuck… hard. Secondly, there’s a lot more paperwork to do, and thirdly, you don’t yet know what you’re in for. You could still run for the hills. Come, I want to show you my playroom.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
I don't know any other way. Anastasia. This is who I am.
E.L. James
You never cease to amaze me, Anastasia. After a day like today - or yesterday, rather - you're not whining or running off into the hills screaming. I am in awe of you. You're very strong." "You're a very good reason to stay," I murmur.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
I choose to be known as scythe Anastasia after the youngest member of the family Romanov she was the product of a corrupt system, and because of that, was denied her very life—as I almost was had she lived who knows what she might have done. perhaps she could have changed the world and redeemed her family name. choose to be scythe Anastasia. I vow to become the change that night have been
Neal Shusterman (Scythe (Arc of a Scythe, #1))
Would you like something to eat?" I ask. He nods slowly. "Yes. You." he murmurs.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
I know you’re rolling your eyes at me,” he murmurs, and I hear the trace of humor in his voice.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Don't cry, Ana, please," he murmurs against my mouth. "It was long ago. I am aching for you to touch me, but I just can't bear it. It's too much. Please, please don't cry.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
I feel like I've always loved him, and now I just got lucky enough to find him
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
There´s something about you and I´m finding it impossible to stay away
E.L. James
To: Christian Grey You've made me cry again. I love the iPad. I love the songs. I love the British Library App. I love you. Goodnight. Ana xx
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
The platinum Omega watch he gave me at breakfast on our first morning in London obscures the red line. The inscription still makes me swoon. Anastasia You are My More My Love, My Life Christian
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3))
Love strangles intelligence, even in the best of us.
Kerri Maniscalco (Hunting Prince Dracula (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #2))
He moved to her earlobe and breathed, “First, I will blow, then I will lick, last I will bite.” Blake took his time blowing an elaborate pattern on her stomach, and Livia was pretty sure he’d spelled the word torture.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
We didn’t-?” I whisper, my mouth drying in mortified horror as I can’t complete the question. I stare at my hands. “Anastasia, you were comatose. Necrophilia is not my thing. I like my women sentient and receptive,” he says dryly.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
I don't want anything to happen to you. You being hurt...that thought fills me with dread. I can't promise not to interfere, not if I think you'll come to harm." He pauses and takes a deep breath. "I love you, Anastasia. I will do everything in my power to protect you. I cann't imagine my life without you.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
And the baby?" The words are anguished, breathless. "The baby's fine, Mr. Grey." "Oh, thank God." The words are litany... a prayer, "Oh, thank God.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3))
This way,” he murmurs and abruptly is inside me once more, but he doesn’t start his usual punishing rhythm straight away. He leans over, releases my hands, and pulls me upright so I am practically sitting on him. His hands move up to my breasts, and he palms them both, tugging gently on my nipples. I groan, tossing my head back against his shoulder. He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly, filling me again and again. “Do you know how much you mean to me?” he breathes against my ear. “No,” I gasp. He smiles against my neck, and his fingers curl around my jaw and throat, holding me fast for a moment. “Yes, you do. I’m not going to let you go.” I groan as he picks up speed. “You are mine, Anastasia.” “Yes, yours,” I pant. “I take care of what’s mine,” he hisses and bites my ear.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
You are so precious to me, Ana. I was serious about marrying you. We can get to know each other then. I can look after you. You can look after me. We can have kids if you want. I will lay my world at your feet, Anastasia. I want you, body and soul, forever. Please think about it.
E.L. James
You are one brave woman," he whispers, "I am in awe of you.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
I've never had vanilla sex before. There's a lot to be said for it. But then, maybe it's because it's with you.
E.L. James
You want to be bad, angel? I can teach you every position it comes in
Debra Anastasia (Crushed Seraphim (Seraphim, #1))
That wasn’t blood. It was love. It pours out of you when you lose faith.
Debra Anastasia (Crushed Seraphim (Seraphim, #1))
Blake took her face in his hands. “You let me touch you. Kiss you. Your skin? It feels like piano keys. My hands know just where to go.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Hello, beautiful Livia," Blake answered. "How did you know it was me?" Livia saw her wide smile in the rear view mirror. "The phone looked sexier when it rang.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Trust me, They want you. They want what's mine." He pulls me against him, and I lift my arms to his shoulders, my hands in his hair, regarding him with amusement. "Mine," he repeats, his eyes glowing possessively. "Yes, yours." I reassure him, smiling.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
I'll pretend, I tell myself. Pretending is safer than believing.
Sarah Miller (The Lost Crown)
From: Christian Grey Subject: &*%$&*&* Date: August 23 2011 11:23 To: Anastasia Grey Believe me when I say there are a great many things he'd like to do to your ass right now. Firing you is not one of them. Christian Grey CEO & Ass man, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3))
Don't put off happiness you can have today. Tomorrow is a hope, not a promise
Debra Anastasia
I just told you I didn't - and I don't like to be doubted," he scolds. "I didn't go anywhere last weekend. I sat and made the glider you gave me. Took me forever," he adds quietly.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
I feel the color in my cheeks rising again. I must be the color of The Communist Manifesto.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
Don't tie your success to anything other than what's inside you
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Goodbye, Christian," I murmur. "Ana, goodbye," he says softly, and he looks utterly, utterly broken,a man in agonizing pain, reflecting how I feel inside. I tear my gaze away from him before I can change my mind and try to comfort him. The elevator doors close close and it whisks me down to the bowels of the basement and to my own personal hell.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
You're used of taking care to people." The edge in his voice attracts my attention, and I glance up at him. "What is it?" I ask, startled by his wary expression. "I want to take care of you." His luminous eyes glow with some unnamed emotion.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
My inner goddess is doing the merengue with some salsa moves.
E.L. James
Holy fucking dogs! You scared the uterus out of me!
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
I will never get enough of you. Don't leave me," he murmurs and kisses my belly. "I'm not going anywhere, Christian, and I seem to remember that I wanted to kiss your belly," I grumble sleepily. He grins at my skin. "Nothing stopping you baby.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Beckett's probably the hardest man there is to love," Blake said. "He does life wrong for all the right reasons.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
I want your world to begin and end with me," he says, his expression raw.
E.L. James
Are you crazy?" "Crazy for you," he whispers.
E.L. James
I've never wanted more, until I met you." I gasp, reeling. Oh my. Isn't this what I want? He wants more. He wants it, too! My inner goddess has back-flipped off the podium and is doing a cartwheels around the stadium. It's not just me.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
It was like he’d just discovered fire, and she was the main ingredient.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Ten thousand dollars." I hear Lily's gasp of disbelief behind me. Oh fuck. "Fifteen" Twenty," counters Christian quietly. Twenty-five," the stranger says. "One hundred thousand dollars," he says his voice ringing clear and loud through the marquee. "What the fuck?" Lily hisses audibly behind me, and a general gasp of dismay and amusement ripple through the crowd.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
If that isn't a declaration of love, I don't know what is. And the words tumble out of me—a dam breached.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Simple shit makes this chick crap bubbles and rainbows" -Beckett
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Coveralls," I reply, and I know I'm no longer screening what's coming out of my mouth. He raises a eyebrow, amused yet again. "You wouldn't want to ruin your clothing." I gesture vaguely in the direction of his jeans. "I could always take them off." He smirks.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
Do you know what you mean to me?" he murmurs, "If something happened to you, because of me..." His voice trails off, his brow creasing, and the pain that flashes across his face is almost palpable. He looks so vulnerable - his fear very much apparent.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
We’re going to find your hobo. We’re going to work hard—work nights. Liv, we’re going to put our balls into it.” She hugged her tightly. “When did we get balls?” Livia loved her ridiculous sister. “Just now.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Livia held her spatula as Blake whispered in her ear. “I see us just like this a hundred years from now, old and deaf. I’ll be the luckiest man.” Emotion caught her—this was all she wanted. Simple, beautiful frittata moments with this man. “Someday, Livia, I’ll be man enough to buy the food,” he continued. “I’ll give you an oven. I’ll try so hard.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
Hungry?" Christian murmurs so only I can hear. I know he's not referring to the food, and the muscles deep in my belly respond. "Very," I whisper, boldly meeting his gaze, and Christian's lips apart as he inhales. Ha! See... two can play at this game.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Is this your car?” I raised an eyebrow at him. “No. I thought I’d steal one and drive it into town. Think anyone will notice?” Graham reached across to unlock the passenger’s- side door, then pushed it open. “You wouldn’t know how to hotwire by any chance?
Anastasia Hopcus (Shadow Hills (Shadow Hills, #1))
What do you have there?” Mouse perked up at her interest. “I’m making ski masks to have on hand for bank robberies. Last night I finished the fingerless mermaid gloves for Eve. She likes her fingers free for gunplay.” Mouse’s needles clicked together in a peaceful rhythm.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))
And so a pattern develops: wake, work cry. sleep. I can't even escape him in my dreams. Gray burning eyes, his lost look, his hair burnished and bright and bright all haunt me. And the music... so much music-I cannot bear to hear any music. I am careful to avoid it at all costs. Even the jingles in commercials make me shudder.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
He moves suddenly so that his hand is cupping my sex, and one of his fingers sinks slowly into me. His other arm holds me firmly in place around my waist. “This is mine,” he whispers aggressively. “All mine. Do you understand?” He eases his finger in and out as he gazes down at me, gauging my reaction, his eyes burning. “Yes, yours…” Abruptly, he moves, doing several things at once: Withdrawing his fingers, leaving me wanting, unzipping his fly, and pushing me down onto the couch so he’s lying on top of me. “Hands on your head,” he commands through gritted teeth as he kneels up, forcing my legs wider… “We don’t have long. This will be quick, and it’s for me, not you. Do you understand? Don’t come, or I will spank you,” he says through clenched teeth.
E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1))
Subject: Sundown Date: June 14 2011 09:35 To: Christian Grey Dear Completely & Utterly Smitten I love waking up with you, too. But I love being in bed with you and in elevators and on pianos and billiard tables and boats and desks and showers and bathtubs and strange wooden crosses with shackles and four poster beds with red satin sheets and boathouses and childhood bedrooms. Yours Sex Mad and Insatiable xx
E.L. James (Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2))
Did you have one of those days today, like a nail in the foot? Did the pterodactyl corpse dropped by the ghost of your mother from the spectral Hindenburg forever circling the Earth come smashing through the lid of your glass coffin? Did the New York strip steak you attacked at dinner suddenly show a mouth filled with needle-sharp teeth, and did it snap off the end of your fork, the last solid-gold fork from the set Anastasia pressed into your hands as they took her away to be shot? Is the slab under your apartment building moaning that it cannot stand the weight on its back a moment longer, and is the building stretching and creaking? Did a good friend betray you today, or did that good friend merely keep silent and fail to come to your aid? Are you holding the razor at your throat this very instant? Take heart, comfort is at hand. This is the hour that stretches. Djan karet. We are the cavalry. We're here. Put away the pills. We'll get you through this bloody night. Next time, it'll be your turn to help us. "Eidolons" (1988)
Harlan Ellison
Oh my God! I'm engaged! I'm marrying Cole!" "What?!" Livia squeezed her sister hard. "Let me see. When did this happen? Did you tell Dad? When is it going to be? How did he propose?" The men stopped their congratulatory handshake to stare at the speed-talking ladies. "Last night, not yet, four weeks from today, naked!" Kyle blurted in response The girls became a moving, jumping circle of hug. "Cole, you popped the question in your birthday suit?" Blake teased. Cole put his face in his hands. "Did not think she would share that bit of information.
Debra Anastasia (Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #1))